Bethenny Frankel shared a shot of fireworks to her Instagram Story on Saturday, captioning it, “Dedicating the grand finale to the loving, fun & colorful Bobby Zarin #RIP.” She later tweeted, “‘Here’s to those who wish us well. All the rest can go to hell.’ One of Bobby Zarin’s favorites. Another one: ‘It’s all good,’ and Bobby, now it really is… #RIP.”
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“Here’s to those who wish us well. All the rest can go to hell.” One of Bobby Zarin’s favorites. Another one: “It’s all good,” and Bobby, now it really is... #RIP— Bethenny Frankel (@Bethenny) January 14, 2018
The first housewives producer who found me in the Hamptons just emailed me to tell me that it was Bobby who suggested me to her for RHONY.— Bethenny Frankel (@Bethenny) January 14, 2018
“One more...that’s it.” Bobby Zarin— Bethenny Frankel (@Bethenny) January 15, 2018
Today is a sad day with a silver lining. I laughed. I cried. I saw old faces & watched a family come together surrounding a loss. “I have a dream” that Bobby’s death makes us realize what is important & treat each day as our last.— Bethenny Frankel (@Bethenny) January 15, 2018
Ramona Singer shared a sweet photo with the Zarins on her Instagram, writing, “My heart goes out to you @mrsjillzarin & your family….Bobby will be greatly missed by all. He was a very special person. Bobby – The love and memory of you shall never pass away” with a heart emoji.
Alex McCord tweeted, “One of my favorite #BobbyZarin sayings was ‘One more, that’s it!’ Cheers to you sir, a true mensch. #RIPBobby and love to @Jillzarin and family” while her husband, Simon van Kempen tweeted, “So sorry to hear that @bobbyzarin, my fellow house spouse from the early days of #RHoNY, has lost his battle with cancer. Our thoughts to @JillZarin, Ally and family.”
One of my favorite #BobbyZarin sayings was “One more, that’s it!” Cheers to you sir, a true mensch. #RIPBobby and love to @Jillzarin and family— Alex McCord (@mccordalex) January 14, 2018
So sorry to hear that @bobbyzarin, my fellow house spouse from the early days of #RHoNY, has lost his battle with cancer. Our thoughts to @JillZarin, Ally and family.— Simon van Kempen (@SimonvanKempen) January 14, 2018
Aviva Drescher, who starred on season 5 and 6 of the Bravo franchise, shared a post on Twitter that read, “RIP Bobby Zarin. One of the absolute GREATS. Tremendous loss of an extraordinary, strong, elegant, brilliant, generous and kind man who has been taken WAY to soon. I love you Jill.”
— Aviva Drescher (@AvivaDrescher) January 14, 2018
Former cast member Kelly Bensimon took to Twitter and paid tribute to Bobby while sharing her support for Jill. "Please reach out to my amazing friend @Jillzarin about the passing of her amazing husband. Look for a #bobby as a partner. ❤️"
Please reach out to my amazing friend @Jillzarin about the passing of her amazing husband. Look for a #bobby as a partner. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/FGOh2ZVwVX— Kelly K. Bensimon (@kellybensimon) January 15, 2018
Andy Cohen wrote on Twitter, “I always enjoyed Bobby Zarin and admired his cool presence and steady hand. My condolences to @Jillzarin and the whole family. #RIP.”
I always enjoyed Bobby Zarin and admired his cool presence and steady hand. My condolences to @Jillzarin and the whole family. #RIP— Andy Cohen (@Andy) January 14, 2018
"He's in a better place now," said Ramona Singer to E! News.
Sonja Morgan also expressed her sadness over the loss: "Bobby was to cornerstone to that family. I’m so sad and devastated he’s not there anymore."
Luann de Lesseps also gave her condolences to Jill Zarin and paid tribute to Bobby in a recent Instagram post. "My love and prayers are with you @mrsjillzarin Bobby will never be forgotten 🙏🏻The warmest, loving human with a huge heart that beat only for you Jill ♥️"
As previously reported, Jill announced the news in a family statement on her official website, revealing that her husband passed away on Saturday surrounded by his family.
“With the heaviest of hearts, we are devastated to share the news that our beloved Bobby Zarin passed away peacefully today surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer,” the family said in a statement. :There are no words to describe how heartbroken we are. Thank you, everyone for all your love, and support during this difficult time.”
In addition to Jill, 54, Bobby is survived by his children—David Zarin, 41, Jennifer Zarin, 38, Jonathan Zarin, 35, and 25-year-old stepdaughter Ally Shapiro.
Bobby, a real estate developer and founder of Zarin Fabrics, was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2009, then underwent radioactive iodine treatment and had his thyroid removed. In 2013, doctors discovered that the cancer had spread to his lungs. He underwent more treatment. In November 2016, Jill revealed Bobby had a cancerous brain tumor.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Jill and the rest of the Zarin family during this difficult time.
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